Art and Art History Department
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
Requisition Number (please reference): 1000213
Purpose:
The digital image and slide library manager will work with the faculty of
the Department of Art and Art History to maintain the slide library and
manage the transition from slides to digital images including managing
databases including MDID (Madison Digital Image Database), data entry,
scanning images, and assistance with related digital photography needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A. Manage slide library
B. Develop, manage, and coordinate a digital image database
Specific Responsibilities
A. Manage the slide library
1. Maintain collection
2. Assist faculty and students with accessing the collection
3. File slides as needed
4. Repair slides as needed
B. Develop, manage, and coordinate access to a digital image database
1. Develop digital image database by scanning images and linking
metadata to images using MDID or other appropriate database
2. Upload or enter directly digital images and metadata into MDID
(digital image database)
3. Manage server maintenance and SAN storage with IT
4. Work with the digital resources manager in the library to ensure all
copyright issues are addressed
5. Work with the Chair to coordinate financial resources related to the
development and maintenance of the digital image database
6. Coordinate access to the digital image database
a. Work with IT to develop access for faculty to the MDID by password
via the world wide web
b. Instruct faculty and students to download images from MDID to MS
Power Point
c. Develop a protocol to prioritize fluctuating faculty demand for
digital images
7. Act as a resource to keep faculty abreast of new developments or
possibilities
C. Other duties as assigned by the Chair
Qualifications
A. Bachelor's degree
B. Experienced user of Windows XP and Apple Computer Systems
C. Expertise with databases (Filemaker Pro, MS Access) and presentation
software (MS Power Point, Keynote)
D. Experience with MDID preferred but not required
E. Demonstrated knowledge of art history
F. Demonstrated ability to complete projects from inception to
implementation
G. Demonstrated initiative to keep pace with changing technologies and
implement best practices in visual resource management.
H. Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks,
work independently, and be detail-oriented.
I. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
J. Professional service-oriented demeanor; flexible; respond well to
change
K. Appreciation for and understanding of the principles of Jesuit
education.
Apply online: http://www.scu.edu/hr/careers/staff.cfm?id=1674
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